Ardent Librarian (she/her)

Occupational risk patterns emerging ➡️ A large workforce study (Catalonia) suggests #LongCOVID may behave like an occupational disease: individuals in high-risk jobs (healthcare, transport, teachers) have a significantly higher likelihood of developing LongCOVID — highlighting the need for workplace protections and targeted health surveillance. ➡️ LongCOVID isn’t just a medical issue — it’s increasingly a workplace health issue. thesicktimes.org/2025/12/23/res…

Happy New Year’s Eve from our team at Strong Nations! Thank you for a great 2025 full of wonderful reads & events. In this beautifully illustrated book, Leah Marie Dorion shares her Métis traditions & captures the beauty & joy of celebrating the year. strongnations.com/store/5398/str…

@vipintukur I'm having a hard time following through on masking each day when I go out to work, play, live in my community. The above information assists me in making informed decisions. Thanks to @vipintukur & other health care professionals & specialists in posting & informing "us"

The data confirmed that these changes impair the function of the nervous system, providing important insights for COVID-19-associated sequelae. 8/8 biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

COVID-19 carries neurological and psychological risks. Alternative polyadenylation (APA) is ubiquitous in human genes, resulting in mRNA variation, and has been shown to play a key role in the starting and progression of many diseases, including viral infections. 1/

BREAKING — Measles outbreak tied to massive Paris farm fair. Virus now spreading across multiple French regions. Public health authorities have confirmed several measles cases among people who attended the Paris Agricultural Show — a 600,000-person superspreader event. The virus has now been identified in Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Normandy, and Occitanie. One known cluster began with a student from Côte-Saint-André high school, who reportedly caught the virus during the fair and brought it back home.

I really want to know who on earth changes their votes based on improper citations

How can imagination transform educational leadership? In this video, Dr. Gillian Judson (@perfinker) dives into Imaginative K-12 Leadership, where creativity, innovation, and research come together to shape the future of education. youtube.com/watch?v=U69uzi…

Just cancelled a trip to the US in the fall. Three Canadians I know recently sold their winter homes for the same reasons. Vacation in Canada. Support and explore this beautiful country. Visit provinces and places you have never been before…

Oh, Canada! Life expectancy 🇨🇦: 82.6 🇺🇸: 78.4 Infant deaths per 1,000 births 🇨🇦: 3.7 🇺🇸: 5.2 Yearly deaths from lack of health insurance 🇺🇸: 68,000 🇨🇦: 0 Ozempic's Price 🇺🇸: $998 🇨🇦: $155 Uninsured/Underinsured 🇺🇸: 85 million 🇨🇦: 0 Admin Costs Per Capita 🇺🇸: $1,055 🇨🇦: $196

A thread on why you should consider quitting alcohol use. The health hazards of alcohol consumption are well known. The World Health Organization says alcohol consumption contributes to 2.6 million deaths each year globally. Overall, the harmful use of alcohol is responsible for 4.7% of the global burden of disease.1/n #tab=tab_1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">who.int/health-topics/…

This is what Canadian leadership sounds like.

Poignant clip by Wab Kinew of being our greater selves as Manitoba accepts 2 Palestinian youth needing urgent specialized medical care

HORRIFYING and PREVENTABLE ⬇️ MEASLES vaccination rates 1st came the pandemic ...then RFK Jr. Source: NY Times

@flindall_steve This is FluWatch data. Not test related.

Is it that time of the year already?! #BuyNothingDay (and #BlackFriday) are coming up, so here’s a FREE lesson plan to talk about consumerism with your Grade 7-12 students: mediasmarts.ca/lessonplan/buy…

In case you were wondering……keep COVID rapids at home. And remember, not everyone with COVID is very very sick. A big new headache and fatigue alone can also be COVID. Testing let’s you #knowyourstatus, protect others and access treatment for those at high risk. #testingwin

COVID-19 Resources Canada is hosting bilingual, Canada-wide discussions where anyone living in Canada can get together to talk about CURRENT CANADIAN COVID-19 DATA. Tonight we're being joined by @Wikisteff You can register here: covid19resources.ca/discussions/

Winter ❄️🏔️ has arrived in #BC, for the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, this means being on the watch for, and driving carefully through pooling water. For the rest of #BritishColumbia: twitter.com/i/status/18524… #KnowBeforeYouGo and check DriveBC.ca

As of Dec 1 I’m taking a role with Ontario Public Service to chair a small but mighty team tasked with primary care reform, to make sure everyone in Ontario is attached to a family doctor or NP providing ongoing comprehensive care in a publicly funded team news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

@SpiritBear has a new resource created just for kids! 🐾 BEAR SHARES is a 3D digital interactive experience where kids can ask Spirit Bear questions, and he will answer. Learn about Orange Shirt Day, Heart Gardens, the TRC, and so much more by visiting bit.ly/3Bk5BN3

This made me smile… receiving 1st copy off the press. 📕 This copy goes to my mumma but you can get yours in bookstores (and on audio) October 29, 2024. 😊 #ReconcilingHistory 🪶